Deposition of hermetic silver shells onto copper flakes.

Continuous silver shells were deposited on copper flakes using a two-stage precipitation process. A tightly packed layer of silver nanoparticles was first formed on the surface of the base metal by galvanic displacement. The size of the noble metal particles and their distribution on the substrate were controlled using complexing agents and dispersants.

Nitrilotriacetic acid: a novel reducing agent for synthesizing colloidal gold.

We report for the first time that nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) is an effective reductant for the preparation of stable dispersions of uniform gold nanoparticles. The method described is capable of generating stable sols with a metal concentration as high as 1.5×10(-3)moldm(-3).

Deposition of continuous nickel shells on polymer microspheres.

Anisotropic conductive adhesives (ACAs) are widely used as interconnect materials in the manufacturing of LCD screens. To be integrated in a broader range of applications, several technical and economical issues still need to be addressed. Encapsulating the polymer particles within continuous, compact, and adhering metallic conductive shells is one of these challenges.

Detection and prediction of concentrations of neurotransmitters using voltammetry and pattern recognition.

Neurotransmitters (NTs) are substances in the brain which are responsible for the transmission of neurological impulses. Changes in their concentrations are associated with numerous behavioral and physiological processes and neurological disorders. As opposed to the traditional chromatographic and capillary electrophoresis, using electrochemical sensors is a fast and inexpensive way to determine concentrations of NTs.